Margherita Recipe
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Place it on a pizza stone or a baking sheet.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about an inch around the edges for the crust.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pizza. Drizzle the olive oil on top.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top it with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.